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Three Municipalities Agree to Protect the Free Speech of Their Residents

DETROIT -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is pleased that several municipalities on the west side of the state will be changing city ordinances to comply with the Constitutional right to display political signs on private property.

September 23, 2004

Grosse Pointe Woods Violates Free Speech of Residents

DETROIT -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a lawsuit today in federal court on behalf of a Grosse Pointe Woods resident charging the City for violating the free speech rights of residents through an unconstitutional sign ordinance.

September 17, 2004

High Rate of Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences Examined by ACLU of Michigan

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan released a report today to call attention to the growing number of juveniles living out life sentences in Michigan prisons with no hope of rehabilitation or release.

September 14, 2004

Lawsuit Filed Against Michigan State Police

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a lawsuit late yesterday on behalf of the organization and three individuals, including former Michigan Governor William Milliken and a Catholic nun, asking the court to stop the Michigan State Police (MSP) from participating in the Multi-State

August 3, 2004

Catholic Man Punished for Refusing Conversion to Pentecostal Faith

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan asked the Michigan Supreme Court today to hear a case of a Catholic man who was criminally punished for not completing a Pentacostal drug rehabilitation program.

July 20, 2004

ACLU Defends Washtenaw Woman Sued for Speaking Out

DETROIT— The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will defend a Washtenaw County resident from a SLAPP suit (“Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation”) brought against her by a gravel pit owner. The ACLU filed a motion to dismiss the case today.

July 8, 2004